Each of
the links to the left contains facts and information, photos, classroom
activities and investigations, online games, and downloadable worksheets and
puzzles.

For photos
of my marine biology classroom and how I decorated it, click
here

None
of these materials are usually found in a school supply store. I purchased
these materials from

Acorn
Naturalists. They are my very favorite source for anything related to
Environmental Education. Be sure to check them out!

Exploring
the Oceans, Science Activities for Kids. Fredericks. This hands-on activity book
has activities about seashores, tide pools, coastal waters, to name a few.
Good activities. Ages 7-12

Marine
Biology, Adventures, Projects and Ideas for Exploring the World of Oceans and
Shores. Doris. Produced in cooperation with the nationally acclaimed Children's
School of Science at Woods Hole. Wonderful activities and illustrations.
Good for ages 7-12.

The Incredible Coral Reef,
An Active-Learning Book for Kids. Albert. Games, art activities, turtle
adoption, winner of the Teacher's Choice Awards. Grades 3-8, but may be
used with primary gifted students.

Getting
to Know the Whales. Wade. This book is filled
with great information about whales. More appropriate for intermediate
students than primary. Has discussions with marine biologists which is
good.

Diving
into Oceans. NatureScope. I have used this series for years and will use it for
many more to come. Great activities. Good for grades K-6.

WOW!
The Wonders of Wetlands, an Educator's Guide. Here
you will find everything you need to teach about salt marshes and
wetlands. This is a super guide. I learned about this book from the
Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

Miscellaneous Materials
About Marine Life

Fish Printing - rubber model
fish. I like these because they make wonderful fish prints, and you don't
have to worry about the smell or mess with a fresh or preserved fish. Also
I use them to illustrate the different parts and adaptations of fish. They
are a wonderful resource for a unit on fish. They have a bluegill sunfish,
flounder, rainbow trout, yellow perch, and carp. I have the bluegill
sunfish and the flounder.

If you are not familiar with
the Banana Slug String Band, you have got to check them out! Great songs
for primary students. SLUGS AT SEA is their tape about ocean
life. I used the songs successfully through grade 4.

I was thrilled when I
discovered this video. I have been searching for a video about jellyfish
and plankton for several years. JELLIES AND OTHER OCEAN DRIFTERS. Great
music.

WHALES, An Unforgettable
Journey (IMAX).

If you saw the IMAX movie, you'll know
this is a great video. Breathtaking at times.

The
Voyage of the Mimi - Take your students on a real adventure
in learning aboard the Mimi. The 13 dramatic episodes (15 minutes each)
tell the story of Captain Granville, his grandson C.T., and a scientific
research expedition out to study whales off the coast of New England. During a series of exciting adventures at sea, students
learn about whales, the principles of navigation, how to use maps, how to use
the sun to make fresh water from salt water, and much more. After each episode,
a documentary-style expedition (15 minutes each) takes students to aquariums,
museums, and other places where people are doing interesting scientific work.